But if there’s an open space around your house which you want to make more colorful and appealing, monsoon is just the right season to plant new flowers and shrubs. Monsoons are the best time of the year for those who love gardening because plants bloom rapidly as they’re able to soak in moisture from the wet soil. The downside is that gardening during this season requires additional care as well. [break]
Gyani Maharjan, proprietor of Kumari Nursery in Paknajol, says that during the monsoon season, due to excess water, there’s a great risk of plants dying so one of the most important things is to have a good outlet to let the excess water drain properly otherwise the roots might rot.
Stagnant water destroys plants and hampers its growth as well. So it’s important make sure the drainage system of your garden is well maintained. There are more chances of insects and worms infestation during this season so you’ve to tend to your plants with care and vigilance. Like plants, weeds too can grow faster in this season so be sure to pull them out on time before they destroy your plants.
Maharjan informs that this is the right time to grow seasonal flowers like Genia, Dahlia and Marigold as these flowering plants add a colorful tint to the lush greenery to your garden and can make it visual very appealing.
Potted plants are easy to maintain as well but you’ve to add a fresh stock of soil to the old soil every now and then to ensure that the plants grow properly. During heavy rainfall, it’s also advisable to grow indoor plants as they absorb humidity present in the air and grow well with minimal care.
As for outdoor plants, trim trees and shrubs before the rain starts. This will ensure that your plants get enough air, sunshine and water. You also have to protect your plants from storm and shelter them well. Make use of plastic sheets to cover your plants during monsoon to prevent them from getting damaged due to the rains. But use perforated sheets that are specially designed for covering plants to allow sufficient rain to reach the plant as sprinklers which is essential for growth.
Few handy tips for monsoon gardening
Avoid too much chemical fertilizers, instead try nature’s own compost and look for organic options.
You will find a lot of earthworms during the monsoon season. These creatures fertilize the soil which aid in the growth of plants, so don’t squash earthworms when you come across one; as you inevitably will during monsoons.
Invest in pots for new shrubbery and then transfer them to keep them thriving. To do that, first turn the pot upside down and hold one hand under the soil ball so that it rests in your hands as it leaves the pot. Then carefully place the root mass in the new pot and tap the soil to have the root ball settle in.
Ensure a steady drainage system for stagnant water to flow which you can do by installing a proper drainage pipe in your garden so that it carries water past areas where you don’t want to water to collect. Drainage pipes work to direct water from garden areas into a drainage ditch.
Since most of the nutrients in manure are fairly soluble, they can be washed out of soils making the soil lack sufficient organic matter necessary to hold the nutrients. So make sure to mix a good proportion of soil and compost manure to improve your soil’s quality.
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